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Waterproof nametag |
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First-aid kit (ALWAYS) |
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Compass (Set the declination!) |
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Leatherman or Swiss Army Knife |
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Leather work gloves |
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Carabiner |
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Binoculars (small, 10x or 12x) |
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Small acid bottle (WITH acid) |
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Camera (in its protective case and zip-lock bag) |
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Camera accessories (batteries, lenses, memory cards or film, mini-tripod) |
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Photo scale |
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Lens brush |
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Rock Hammer & scabbard |
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Putty knife (for scrapping moss/lichens off the rocks) |
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Paint brush (for prepping samples for photographing or close examination) |
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A few #10 rubber bands (for working in fire ant or tick country, tying long hair, and misc. other needs) |
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Lumber crayon or chalk stick |
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Colored Pencils (erasable type) |
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Highlighter |
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Sharpie® marker (double-ended type) |
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Mapping pens (black, permanent, several sizes from very fine to large) |
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Toilet paper (biodegradable, in a zip-lock bag) |
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Rain poncho |
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Small canister (for tiny samples) |
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Rx glasses and/or contacts |
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Safety glasses, (WITH clear & dark lenses, retainer, and case) |
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Wide brim hat (WITH a chinstrap) |
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Hiking shoes/boots -- preferably Gore-tex® |
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Wicking boxers/briefs/sports bra |
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Wool socks (thick!) |
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Long-sleeve shirt (preferably nylon, the sleeves can be rolled up) |
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Convertible pants (preferably nylon, convert into shorts) |
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Belt (a brass buckle won't interfere with a compass) |
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Watch |
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Photo ID |
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Money |
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Petroleum jelly (in a small pocket-size canister -- for cracked skin and windburn) |
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SPF 30 lip balm (optional) |
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Hand Lens |
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Whistle (ALWAYS) |
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Swing magnet (attaches to hand lens) |
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Grain-size card |
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Bandanna |
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Spare car keys |
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Lots of EMPTY SPACE for carrying samples and the Items & Special Gear listed below |
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Waterproof name tag |
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Zip-lock bags – large and small (for delicate gear and samples) |
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Cell phone (optional) |
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Lunch |
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Camelbak® (HIGHLY recommended! Chill the water and freeze some ice the night before leaving, and don’t forget to fill it in the AM!) |
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SPF 30 Sunscreen |
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Insect Repellent |
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Batteries (don't forget to charge 'em) | ||
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Field notebook |
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Appropriate forms (see Special Gear below) |
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Maps, air photos, charts, permits |
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Protractor/Ruler |
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GPS receiver |
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GPS Plotter |
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Water bottles – both sip top for bumpy roads, and wide mouth styles. (Don’t forget to FILL them) |
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EXTRA food or treats!!! |
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Personal Rx medication |
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Feminine toiletry items |
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Gore-tex® jacket |
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Gore-tex® rain pants |
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Fleece sweater/jacket |
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Weather & communication radios |
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See checklist for additional gear needed when off-road driving |
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Fluorescent orange vest (for hunting seasons and/or roadside work) |
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Hardhat |
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Mosquito head net |
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Instep Cramp-ons (for ice conditions) |
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Gators |
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Wicking long underwear tops & bottoms |
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Wicking liner socks |
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Fleece balaclava |
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Fleece pants |
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Fleece gloves |
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Fleece ear muffs |
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Computer |
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Cables for computer (power, adaptor, etc.) |
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Calculator |
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Jacob staff |
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Additional or special sledge/rock hammers, picks, etc. |
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Rock chisels |
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Dental picks |
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Disposable backup camera (if remote location) |
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Specialized departmental field gear |
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Knee pads |
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Orange flagging roll -- photodegradable (for marking the outcrop) |
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Orange wire-stake flags (for marking the outcrop) |
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Orange twine (for marking the outcrop) |
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Nails (for securing twine & flagging) |
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Forms and symbol keys (for describing sections, outcrops and rocks) |
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Signal kit (if remote location) |
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Reusable chemical heat-packs |
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Emergency Space Bag |
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Headlamp |
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Spare headlamp bulb |
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Spare Batteries |
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Duct tape |